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8 DES

1991 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,283 mi
Last recorded99,283 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xjs82,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 DES
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,310 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 97,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 96,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 96,101 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 95,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 95,487 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 90,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,416 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,527 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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8 DES is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 DES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 35 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8 DES?

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What year was 8 DES registered?

8 DES is a 1991 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is 8 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 DES shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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